Economist Asset Management (80–100 %)

WhatJobs; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading association in asset management is seeking a professional to strengthen the Swiss asset management industry. The role involves developing a data-driven culture, managing studies, and contributing to evidence-based industry positions. Candidates should have a strong background in asset management or finance, excellent analytical abilities, and proficiency in German and English. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on stakeholder engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Asset Management or financial services industry with an understanding of the Asset Management value chain.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills are required.
• Excellent proficiency in German and English; French is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to industry positions and promote data-driven evidence.
• Develop and maintain the AMAS data centre with relevant industry data.
• Manage AMAS studies and publications, translating complex data into understandable arguments.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Conceptual skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

University degree in banking and finance, economics, or a related field

Tools

Data visualization tools (e.g., Datawrapper)

Jobbeschreibung

Your role :

Asset Management is a strategically important pillar of the Swiss financial center. In this role, you will play a key role in strengthening the positioning of Swiss asset management in a fact-based, data-driven, and sustainable manner.

You will develop and promote a fact- and data-based culture within the association by systematically using data and analyses as a basis for positioning, studies, regulatory discussions, and communication. You will ensure that high-quality data is available for dialogue with members, authorities, politicians, international organizations, and the public, actively contributing to the further development of the Asset Management industry.

Your main tasks :

• Contribute to industry positions with a focus on evidence-based arguments and providing a broader economic context, tailored to the relevant target group.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the AMAS data centre, making all relevant industry data readily available and positioning AMAS as the competence centre for Swiss Asset Management to the public.
• Manage and supervise AMAS studies and publications, working towards continuous improvements (such as the Swiss Asset Management Study).
• Translate complex economic relationships into understandable arguments, using visualization tools.
• Coordinate and lead AMAS Committees and smaller events.
• Serve as the main point of contact for select AMAS members.
• Support the AMAS team with data analysis and evaluations, including processing ad hoc enquiries.
• Lead select member groups and act as a point of contact for members.

Your profile :

• Experience in Asset Management or a related financial services industry, with an in-depth understanding of the Asset Management value chain.
• Ability to approach topics with a fresh mindset and an outside view.
• University degree in banking and finance, economics, or a related field.
• Passion for data-driven work and building an evidence-based communication culture.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Tech-savvy; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Datawrapper) is an advantage.
• Proven track record of executing tasks effectively.
• Enjoy working in interdisciplinary committees and with various stakeholders.
• Excellent language skills in German and English; French is an advantage.

Place of work : Basel, Zurich, or Geneva.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by email to Mr. Adrian Schatzmann. Please contact him for any further questions.

Further information on the Asset Management Association Switzerland can be found at [URL or contact details].